[FAGIN (spoken)]You see, Oliver... [sung] In this life, one thing counts In the bank, large amounts I'm afraid these don't grow on trees, You've got to pick-a-pocket or two You've got to pick-a-pocket or two, boys, You've got to pick-a-pocket or two. [BOYS]Large amounts don't grow on trees. You've got to pick-a-pocket or two. [FAGIN (spoken)]Let's show Oliver how it's done, shall we, my dears? [sung] Why should we break our backs Stupidly paying tax? Better get some untaxed income Better to pick-a-pocket or two. You've got to pick-a-pocket or two, boys You've got to pick-a-pocket or two. [BOYS]Why should we all break our backs? Better pick-a-pocket or two. [FAGIN (spoken)]Who says crime doesn't pay? [sung] Robin Hood, what a crook!Gave away, what he took.Charity's fine, subscribe to mine.Get out and pick-a-pocket or twoYou've got to pick-a-pocket or two, boys You've got to pick-a-pocket or two. [BOYS]Robin Hood was far too goodHe had to pick-a-pocket or two.[FAGIN]Take a tip from Bill SikesHe can whip what he likes.I recall, he started smallHe had to pick-a-pocket or two.You've got to pick-a-pocket or two, boys You've got to pick-a-pocket or two. [BOYS]We can be like old Bill SikesIf we pick-a-pocket or two. [FAGIN (spoken)]Stop thief!Dear old gent passing bySomething nice takes his eyeEverything's clear, attack the rearGet in and pick-a-pocket or two. You've got to pick-a-pocket or two, boys You've got to pick-a-pocket or two. [BOYS]Have no fear, attack the rearGet in and pick-a-pocket or two. [FAGIN]When I see someone rich, Both my thumbs start to itchOnly to find some peace of mindWe have to pick-a-pocket or two. You've got to pick-a-pocket or two, boys You've got to pick-a-pocket or two. [BOYS]Just to find some peace of mind[FAGIN AND BOYS]We have to pick-a-pocket or two!